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Are you an experienced fundraiser and communicator, skilled in creating compelling narratives and telling moving stories of impact and change? We have a fabulous opportunity for you to use your creative and organisational skills to make a significant difference to young lives in Doncaster.
We are currently finalising our next Forward Plan, with an ambition to create an inclusive, vibrant community, committed to everyone having a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become. We currently work with children and young people aged 5 to 30.
Our priority programmes include support coaching for young people, community activity sessions, sustaining our accommodation provision for vulnerable young adults and establishing how we can best support more young people on the homelessness pathway. We have some great spaces that are in need of development, and we expect that both capital and revenue funding will be included in your workload. We also look for smaller grants during the course of the year, including for food for our residents and supplies for our art groups, and we hope to recruit volunteers to assist with some elements of this work.
The core of your role will be in generating funds to support our work in general along with some of our specific projects and ambitions. You will be happy to take responsibility across the full cycle of fundraising and communications as needed.
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Job Purpose
To oversee successful fundraising, with a focus on grants and individual giving, and to ensure effective communication that supports YMCA Doncaster in sustaining current work and launching new projects.
Main Responsibilities
- To create compelling long form content including website articles, information for print material, case studies, media releases and similar.
- To create and update cases for support for YMCA Doncaster’s fundable projects and general running costs.
- To be responsible for an assigned portfolio of trusts, foundations and similar, developing knowledge of, and relationships with, those funders.
- To make strong applications to funders within the assigned portfolio, matching YMCA Doncaster’s agreed cases for support with funders’ interests and requirements.
- To create, publicise and monitor outcomes of new giving campaigns and / or fundraising events.
- To nurture key external stakeholders including potential supporters from the local business community, the media and others as appropriate.
- To prepare and give presentations, maintain ongoing contact and host trustee or representative visits where required as part of fundraising work.
- To devise efficient evaluation and monitoring systems which meet funder requirements.
- To oversee the accurate completion of returns and reports, ensuring that funders are satisfied and funding continues.
- To keep comprehensive records, in an agreed format, from initial contact with a potential funder through to either the rejection correspondence or the funding agreement and subsequent monitoring and evaluation.
- To utilise email joiner sequences, bulletins and round-ups to move people from a single connection towards being a warm and committed part of YMCA Doncaster.
- To work to a planned calendar of publicity and launches across all products and services.
- To ensure that staff and volunteers joining YMCA Doncaster are encouraged to contribute to positive communications and fundraising efforts.
- To supervise / oversee volunteers and less experienced staff engaged in fundraising and communications work.
- To co-ordinate the work of external providers where necessary for design and print, advertising, the website and similar.
- To ensure adherance to key messaging, branding and voice across all external communications.
- To comply with fundraising and other legislation relevant to the role.
- To recommend updates to relevant policies in accordance with changes to legislation or operating practice.
- To report to the Chief Executive monthly in the required format.
- To approach the role with professionalism, and to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff, clients and others.
- Additional or other duties as necessary within your capabilities and status to meet the needs of YMCA Doncaster.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The EMHIP (Ethnicity and Mental Health Improvement Programme) Mobile Hub Support Worker has been co-designed with individuals with lived experience of mental health care to provide direct, person-centred support to individuals in their local communities.
The Croydon BME Forum and Asian Resource Centre Croydon, in partnership with South West London Integrated Care System (SWL ICS) and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) are working together to address the ethnic inequalities in health and social care through the Ethnicity and Mental Health Improvement Programme (EMHIP). One of the key interventions of EMHIP is the implementation of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Mobile Hub. This is a mobile, all age, whole family hub service, delivered within both faiths based and community-based organisations.
The Mental Health & Wellbeing Mobile Hub team will be a dedicated team of experienced, culturally aware support workers and clinical staff embedded in the community to provide services to all local residents, but with a specific focus on BAME communities. This team will be based in different locations across the borough, working within BAME communities, alongside faith groups and existing wellbeing hubs in Croydon.
Job Summary
The Mobile Hub Team Support Worker is a skilled, knowledgeable, and empathetic person, who enjoys working with people, taking a person-centred approach. They must be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in an active setting, with people and professionals across the health and social care system. They will be practical, resilient, well organised and have excellent communication skills.
As a Hub Support Worker, you will be responsible for working with the team, providing advice and practical help for local residents in need of mental health support or general well being/social support. You will work as part of a wider hub team, rotating between different community locations, providing one-to-one support, and making referrals to the team psychologist and secondary care services, as well as helping people to access other agencies and services, such as benefits, housing, debt services. You will work with the mobile hub team to offer wellbeing activities, including workshops as well working with primary care and collaborating with community services.
You will work in a variety of settings, including:
- Faith-based groups
- Community settings
- Colleges
Main responsibilities
- Working closely with CBME Forum Mobile Hub Team Manager
- Support new referrals and offer a person-centred, wellbeing assessment that identifies their wellbeing difficulties and develops a plan to support positive mental and general wellbeing.
- Ensure that staff resources are coordinated to provide cover being aware of the team’s work/life balance.
- Deliver one-to-one support to hub users and manage a caseload of individuals as agreed with the Hub Team Manager.
- Provide advice and information relating to Welfare Benefits, including Universal Credit and work with service users to assist them with claims, online assessments, including Work Capability Assessments, applications, form-filling and contacting agencies such as the Department of Work and Pensions and London Borough of Croydon Welfare Rights and Housing teams.
- Provide basic housing advice.
- Provide general money and debt management advice.
- Provide information on employment opportunities and training support for clients.
- Support colleagues within the Mental Health & Wellbeing Mobile Hub, with enquiries which relate to your specialist knowledge and experience e.g., in Universal Credit, Housing, Money or Debt Management, access to training, education or employment.
- Support access to, and the delivery of, a variety of peer and social support groups, workshops and activities available.
- Work as part of the wider hub support team, co-delivering workshops, liaising with colleagues, and arranging referrals where necessary to hub team psychologist.
- Facilitate direct referrals to secondary care services and community services.
- Work from a strength-based approach, focusing on the person themselves and providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity and their lifestyle choices.
- Attend training, forums, and meetings to ensure knowledge remains relevant and up to date.
- Keep up to date about current best practice and legislation within mental health, as well as within the field of Information & Advice more generally.
- Provide updates and feedback to the EMHIP Mobile Hub teams.
- Maintain accurate and up to date service user records using online database systems.
- Preparing and giving talks on the work of the service to other organisations e.g., Social Services, Mental Health Resource Centres.
- Work within all policies and procedures of the Partnership, ensuring that information remains confidential and to adhere to the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 (GDPR)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about the vision of the church to transform communities? If so, this is the opportunity for you.
Location: Islington, office-based
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (With some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations)
Salary: from £27,000
Closing date: Wednesday 17th September, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).
Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 25th September
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
We are now recruiting for a Lead Coach in Islington - an outstanding opportunity to work as part of a local church to deliver the Spear Programme.
You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has supported more than 11,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the challenges they face. But we don’t want to stop there.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.
Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]
- Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
- Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture, and attitudes in the training room.
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.
Delivery of Spear Career [20%]
- Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees.
Training the Asssistant Coach [10%]
- Contributing towards the training and developing of the Assistant Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback.
Trainee recruitment [10%]
- Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics.
Continuous professional development
- Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and supporting the Church Partnerships Managers with overall team training and development.
Personal qualities we're looking for:
- An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo and the partner church
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
- You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
- Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload
You’ll be employed by Hope Church Islington, who partner closely with Resurgo to deliver the Spear Programme in Islington
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
- Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s, and a dedicated Church Partnerships team.
- Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
Resurgo is a charity with a mission to transform society, of which the Spear Programme is just one part. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip other organisations to cultivate change. Find out more about our work here.
With young people, with organisations, for society.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're delighted to be partnering with The Queen’s College, University of Oxford to support their recruitment of a High-Value Giving Officer on a permanent basis.
The Queen’s College is one of Oxford’s oldest and most iconic institutions, beautifully located on the city’s historic High Street. Home to a vibrant academic community of around 330 undergraduates, 160 graduates, 45 Fellows, and a worldwide alumni network of nearly 6,500 contactable Old Members, Queen’s combines centuries of tradition with a bold vision for the future.
About the Role:
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated High-Value Giving Officer to join their successful and growing Development & Alumni Relations team. You will lead on cultivating, stewarding, and securing major philanthropic support from Old Members and friends of the College, with a particular focus on legacy gifts of £25,000 and above.
This is a pivotal role within a team that has already helped raise over £40 million through the Access All Areas campaign—supporting student access, outreach (including our ground-breaking partnership with The Access Project), and the endowment of academic Fellowships.
You’ll be building on strong foundations. The alumni events programme is diverse, well-attended, and internationally recognised. The community is generous, engaged, and keen to support Queen’s vision. We now seek someone who can help us harness this enthusiasm into long-term, high-impact philanthropy.
Your Focus
- Lead Relationship Manager for a growing group of high-value donors and prospects, serving as their key point of contact within the College.
- Design and implement bespoke stewardship strategies that engage, inspire and recognise major donors—ensuring they feel a deep, personal connection to Queen’s.
- Take ownership of the Taberdars’ Society, the College’s long-standing donor recognition group and help evolve its role to celebrate both existing and future high-value supporters.
- Work closely with senior College figures, including the Provost, Bursar, Fellows, and academics, to align donor aspirations with strategic priorities.
- Collaborate with the wider Old Members’ Office to ensure a joined-up approach to donor cultivation, stewardship, and communications.
We’re seeking a confident and relationship-driven professional with:
- Experience in educational or non-profit fundraising, especially in managing donor pipelines and stewardship for gifts of £25K+.
- The tact and creativity to build long-term relationships and deepen donor engagement over time.
- A strategic mindset, able to forecast and manage a high-value giving pipeline in line with College priorities.
- Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a small, high-performing team, supporting alumni events and broader development initiatives as needed.
- Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for education and philanthropy.
What Success Looks Like
- Growing year-on-year membership and engagement with high-value donors.
- Successfully stewarded gifts that reflect donor intent and deliver meaningful impact across Queen’s academic, outreach and student life.
- Thoughtful, timely communications with donors and prospects, including written correspondence, one-to-one meetings, and events.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records in the College’s CRM system, enabling insightful reporting and forecasting.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Senior Advisor for Business Development and Donor Engagement to be based in Nairobi working with our country offices across East Africa and the Great Lakes region.
ABOUT THE JOB
Responsibilities:
The overall responsibility of the Senior Advisor for Business Development and Donor Engagement is to develop, coordinate, and lead regional processes for business development and strategic programme development and support donor engagement and the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships in the region. The role also provides business development support to country programmes within the region upon request, and coordinates with relevant global functions to ensure regional efforts are in line with organisational strategies.
Partnership Engagement
- Contextualize global fundraising and engagement strategies for the region and develop regional donor engagement plans to foster and maintain constructive, long-term relationships with strategic regional donors and partners.
- Lead regional donor mapping exercises to identify strategic donors (including institutional, private sector, foundations, and non-traditional donors) and areas of programmatic priority overlap and alignment.
- Support donor and partner engagement efforts of the EDH through preparation, intelligence, follow up, and general maintenance of strategic regional partnerships.
- Maintain a comprehensive regional donor database to track donor engagements and coordinate donor outreach and communications throughout the region, in line with global donor databases and tracking efforts.
- Develop campaigns, appeals, marketing materials, capacity statements, and other communications at regional level in close coordination with global colleagues, particularly relevant Advocacy and Communications colleagues.
- Proactively monitor donor portals and track donor engagements to identify and disseminate new and strategic funding opportunities throughout the region and coordinate with relevant colleagues, and maintain a regional pipeline overview of opportunities
- Provide expert advice to country programmes around engagement and fundraising strategies and support country programmes in the development of country engagement strategies, donor mapping exercises, and identification of funding opportunities.
Knowledge Management And Intel
- Maintain regional overview of donor intel to support country, regional and HQ engagement and strategy development
- Support HQ donor focal points with trends analysis and the like to enable DRC to preposition for opportunities in a timely manner.
Strategic Programmatic Development
- Collaborate with regional programme and support teams including the Commercial Contracts and Consortia team to align and adapt strategic programmatic priorities and regional capacity with regional donor strategies and funding opportunities.
- Under the direction of the Head of Global Foundations and Institutional donors and in close coordination with Head of Programme Support and relevant technical colleagues lead or support country programmes in the development of new, strategic, or complex interventions for prepositioning outside of country programme capacity or resources to maintain or diversity country portfolios
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role we expect you to build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with diverse regional donors, ensuring alignment between donor priorities and DRC programmes. It also requires proactive gathering and analysis of donor intel to identify funding opportunities and maintain and clear pipeline. Finally, close coordination with regional, country and HQ is key to success. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
- A minimum of 3 years of experience at a senior level leading strategic new business development, strategic engagement, and fundraising efforts.
- Strong understanding of the humanitarian and development landscape and architecture globally and in the East Africa and Great Lakes region
- Demonstrated experience with effectively engaging, coordinating, and maintaining networks with donors, partners, and local actors.
- Demonstrated experience of building a pipeline of opportunities with a diverse number of donors – institutional, foundations and/ or private sector etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to identify, address and communicate the core of an issue even if very complex
- Demonstrated experience with effectively engaging, coordinating, and maintaining networks with donors, partners, and local actors.
- Experience in working in an international, multicultural work environment, experience at country or regional level will be considered an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian and development programming in the East Africa and Great Lakes context.
- Political and cultural sensitivity, patience, tact, diplomacy, persistence, and a team-oriented attitude.
- Willingness to travel across East Africa and Great Lakes region, sometimes at short notice.
Desirable
- Previous experience from DRC or a similar sized displacement organisational
- Master’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent in experience
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
WE OFFER
Contract length: 12 months
Band: F-1 non-management
Work location: Nairobi, Kenya
Designation of Duty Station: Unaccompanied
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national/expat contracts dependent on the selected candidate, please refer to our website for more details drc.ngo.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 12th September 2025
For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RNID Near You Co-ordinator – Somerset
Remote working in or near Somerset
£24,960 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract until October 2026
The post requires travel across the Somerset so living within the area is an essential requirement.
You will be joining us at an exciting time as we set up our new RNID Near You service in Somerset working alongside our current RNID Near You in care homes service, Somerst Foundation Trusts Audiology team, and RNID’s Health Programme to develop and deliver a new self-referral pathway and wraparound service in the Somerset Foundation Trust area. As a Co-ordinator, you will focus on developing and delivering our volunteer lead community service across the Somerset area through sessions in community settings. The service will offer:
- practical hearing aid support
- information on hearing loss and tinnitus
- hearing checks
You will be responsible for setting up and co-ordinating sessions across the region and be able to recruit, train and manage a team of up to 30 volunteers to deliver the service across Somerset. You will work with NHS Somerset Foundation Trust audiology team and our local RNID Near You Somerset Care Home Co-ordinator to induct and train our volunteers to high standards. You will promote this service within the NHS Somerset Foundation Trust area to ensure maximum engagement and uptake. You will also be responsible ensuring all paperwork is processed correctly and reports to stakeholders are timely completed.
You want to make a difference in people’s lives and love to interact with various audiences, including volunteers, health & care professionals and service users. You have experience managing events, your own workload and are able to work evenings/weekends if required. You are able to physically assist clients with hearing aids sensitively, giving clear guidance and taking into account individual wishes and health needs.
You are ready to work for a home-working organisation and have good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word.
We are looking to appoint a motivated person with a keen interest in supporting people with their hearing loss. While you will be home based, there will be regular travel to venues where we will provide sessions in care home settings.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.
We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 24 September 2025
Interviews: 1 October 2025.
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
LUX is seeking an exceptional Deputy Director to help lead its next chapter. This new senior role, created to strengthen internal capacity, operational resilience, and strategic delivery, will work closely with the recently appointed Director, Ali Roche, to shape and implement a vision for the organisation’s future. Overseeing operational and financial management, the Deputy Director will bring a broad skillset across finance, operations, HR, fundraising, legal, and governance to ensure LUX’s long-term success.
About Us
LUX is a publicly funded arts organisation and accredited museum that supports and promotes visual artists working with the moving image. Based in London and Glasgow, it delivers a range of activities including exhibitions, screenings, educational projects, commissioning and research.
It also manages Europe’s largest collection of films and videos made by artists and distributes them to museums, galleries and festivals around the world. We are a small organisation with offices in London and Glasgow. LUX’s collection is based at its London location in Waterlow Park, Highgate, North London, a beautiful location in a public park with its own gardens. LUX Scotland is based in Glasgow and delivers a public programme of activity in Scotland dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting artists’ moving image practices across the country.
This is a rare opportunity to join LUX at a moment of renewal. Together with the Board and our dedicated team, you will help guide strategic growth, seize new opportunities, and uphold our artist-centred mission—building on LUXs rich history and commitment to championing artists’ moving image in the UK. The Deputy Director will lead on income generation, develop forward-thinking strategies, and help maintain and continue to build a vibrant, sustainable organisation for artists, collaborators and audiences.
Key Information:
Job Title: Deputy Director
Hours: 5 days a week (35 hours)
Salary: £45,000 pro-rata
Benefits Include: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays with an increase of 1 day per year worked up to a maximum of 30 days in total.
Location: This role is based at the LUX London office. This position will require at least 3 days per week working at the LUX office. Hybrid working options available.
The Deputy Director main responsibilities will include:
- Develop and maintain operational policies, procedures, and risk management aligned with organisational values and Arts Council Investment Principles.
- Co-lead the business plan and long-term strategy with the Director, translating goals into operational delivery.
- Oversee financial management, including budgeting, audits, payroll, procurement, cash flow, statutory reporting, and fundraising and income generation strategies, ensuring compliance and value for money.
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports to public funders, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure legal and governance compliance across charity, company, employment, safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection; support the Board of Trustees with reports and governance documentation.
- Manage operations, including admin systems, IT, building maintenance, insurance, accessibility, sustainability, and lease compliance.
- Lead HR processes: recruitment, contracts, onboarding, appraisals, staff development, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace with HR consultant support.
- Contribute to LUX’s success and culture, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive environment.
LUX is an arts organisation that supports and promotes visual artists working with the moving image.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Director
£60,000-£65,000
Full time and permanent
London N7 and flexible hybrid working
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) is an independent charity established in 1967. For over 57 years, we have promoted our vision of a society in which people can live safely and are treated with equal dignity and respect, regardless of where they are from or how they came to the UK.
To achieve this, we provide legal advice, representation and holistic support to migrants experiencing injustice, poverty, and discrimination; we undertake parliamentary advocacy and expert policy analysis; we speak out and challenge damaging and discriminatory media narratives about immigration; we use law as a tool of resistance; we work in solidarity with migrants and grassroots groups, and we build campaigns that both build power and influence power; working towards radically transforming immigration and asylum law and policy.
JCWI has been through a period of transition over recent years, with pressures on the organisation, its staff, capacity, and resources increased by successive political attacks on migrant communities, the eroding of migrants’ rights through legal and policy change, the rise of the far-right in the UK and the widening gap between the rich and powerful and Britain’s multi-racial working class.
It is in this context that JCWI is seeking an empathetic and collaborative leader given we are in a time of immense political upheaval both in the UK and across borders. We need someone who can unite us towards a refreshed collective resistance to increasingly unfettered state and corporate power.
The successful candidate is likely to have a sound grasp of the key issues JCWI works on and the political climate in which the organisation operates, to provide confident leadership and strategic guidance to all teams, and to maintain and build relationships with key stakeholders. This includes setting and reviewing the organisation's objectives within the framework of the five-year strategy, developing and reviewing the annual business plan and fundraising plan, maintaining JCWl's relationships with trusts, foundations, and other key partners, and acting as one of the lead spokespeople for the organisation in the media and elsewhere.
JCWI has a proud history of leadership from racialised people and people with lived experience of the immigration system, and therefore we strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of the immigration system and those who are representative of the communities we work with. We also welcome applications from anyone who has faced marginalisation or oppression, including people of colour, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, disabled people, and/or people who are working class or from working class backgrounds.
How to Apply
Application is by way of CV with a Supporting Statement of no more than two sides of A4, that should set out your motivations for applying and outlines your suitability for the role as set out in the job description as well as how you meet the person specification.
Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 1st October
First interview: Week commencing 13th October
Second interview: Week commencing 20th October
Final stage: Meet the team w/c 27 October (shortlisted candidates)
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for fundraising, communications, and community impact? Vauxhall City Farm is looking for a visionary Head of Fundraising and Engagement to shape and drive the income and engagement strategies that will support our ambitious growth as we reach our 50th anniversary in 2026. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in developing our next five-year strategy, while leading fundraising, marketing, and events that bring our mission to life. This is a unique opportunity to lead in a purpose-driven organisation, championing innovation and impact in one of London’s leading city farms.
We're looking for someone with:
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Proven senior leadership and stakeholder engagement experience
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A strong track record in growing income across fundraising streams
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Deep knowledge of charity fundraising, communications and marketing
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Experience managing teams, budgets, and complex projects
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Excellent strategic thinking and operational delivery skills
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Confidence working with Boards, funders and partners
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A collaborative, values-driven leadership style
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Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding and compliance
Our mission is to use the setting of our urban farm to provide a wide range of educational, recreational and therapeutic support programmes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
XLP is a leading Christian youth work charity with a 30 year history of empowering young people in London. They are committed to creating a more just and equitable city where young people can thrive.
We’re partnering with XLP to recruit a strategic and proactive Director of Fundraising to shape and lead the charity’s income generation and communications. You will bring direction, structure and momentum to a newly forming team, strengthening individual giving and philanthropy, growing corporate partnerships, and overseeing trusts, events and digital campaigns. You will work closely with the CEO and the Partnerships Lead to drive the next phase of development, improve income planning and forecasting, and embed effective use of Salesforce for reporting.
As a key member of the Executive Team, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborate with the Director of Youth Work and Director of Operations. You will also line manage the Head of Fundraising, the Partnerships Lead and the Fundraising & Reporting Officer, and oversee the Communications Manager to ensure clear, consistent and compelling external messaging that supports fundraising objectives.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Set the strategic direction for fundraising and communications, embedding strong planning, process and performance monitoring.
- Grow and diversify income across individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations, events and digital campaigns, with a focus on individual giving, major donors and philanthropy.
- Build and steward long term, high value supporter relationships, representing XLP confidently with senior stakeholders.
- Lead, develop and motivate a high performing, collaborative team and culture.
- Own income targets of £2.5m - £3m per annum, with robust pipeline management, budgeting and forecasting.
- Use data and insight to shape supporter journeys, and ensure accurate, timely reporting in Salesforce in partnership with Finance and Impact teams.
- Work cross functionally to align fundraising with programme delivery and organisational priorities, including campaigns for XLP’s 30th anniversary.
We are actively committed to growing the diversity of our leadership team and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage women and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to apply.
If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.
Applications should please be submitted through the Charisma website, to include your CV and supporting statement. Please see the candidate pack for full details.
All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos, and values of XLP. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
Location: London/Hybrid
Closing date: 15 September 2025
First stage interviews with XLP: w/c 29 September 2025
Second stage interviews with XLP: w/c 6 October 2025
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About Wicksteed Park
Wicksteed Charitable Trust owns and cares for Wicksteed Park, a unique urban park in Kettering, Northamptonshire, which offers a countryside experience to local people and beyond. The Park was founded in 1921 by Charles Wicksteed and offers over 25 rides, 281 acres of parkland, playgrounds, and walking trails, catering to all ages. The Park also hosts events including live entertainment and workshops, with venues available for weddings and parties. Entry to the parkland is free, making it an ideal destination for families and nature lovers to enjoy year-round.
Role Outline
Engaging with our local community is essential to the success of fundraising at Wicksteed Charitable Trust, ensuring that Wicksteed Park is here for future generations to enjoy. As Grants and Community Fundraiser you will work within our small, newly established Fundraising team delivering engagement activity to maximise income from the local community as well as researching and developing a Trusts and Foundations income pipeline.
The ideal candidate will have previous fundraising, trust fundraising experience or relevant transferable experience, with strong communication and relationship building skills.
This is a full-time position on a temporary contract for an initial period of two years, with potential to become a permanent position. Wicksteed Charitable Trusts operates a 40-hour working week, primarily based onsite. Consideration will be given to requests for flexible working.
Salary: £29,000 per annum
With thanks to the players, this role is initially funded under The National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant: Securing a Sustainable Future for the Home of Children's Play.
Key Role Responsibilities
Our values shape how we do things at Wicksteed Park. By using our values framework to define our job descriptions we can see how each role contributes to the Group’s success.
Value
Responsibility - Key Performance Area
Customer
· Research and identify new sources of funding to grow a pipeline of prospective trusts, foundations, and institutions.
· Write compelling applications and bespoke funding proposals to secure grants.
· Create and maintain grant systems, collate information, and write reports according to funders requirements.
· Ensure all supporter/donor/grantor approaches, contacts and donations are effectively recorded and thanked appropriately.
· Embrace the Trust’s mission to raise donations, grants, and other philanthropic funds to support the long-term sustainability of the Park.
· Support in creating and delivering a supporter journey and annual stewardship programme. Research, identify, approach, and manage new corporate community and individual contacts to secure short- and long-term partnerships.
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Community
· Understand community-based fundraising trends.
· Actively promote customer events and drive supporter engagement with our heritage.
· Support team in delivering and attending events with a focus on supporter engagement and maximising fundraising.
· Develop networks with local supporters, suppliers, and contacts to benefit the organisation.
Collaboration
· Support the production and analysis of fundraising data to inform income targets and financial plans.
· Proactively work with teams across the organisation to support income generation and engagement.
· Use strong problem solving, organisational and planning skills to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
· Work closely with the marketing team to drive creativity and storytelling in fundraising strategies.
Creativity
· Champion innovation and continued improvement at a team level.
· Identify new sources of funding and sponsors.
· Listen to others and share ideas on improvements. Identify opportunities to implement changes to strengthen our vision and values.
· Work with the business to facilitate change. Manage and champion change in your work areas.
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Person Specification
Essential
· Previous experience in a fundraising or grants role or other relevant transferable skills and experience.
· Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with donors, funders, local service providers and volunteers.
· Ability to work flexibly in line with the organisation’s requirements.
· Strong time management skills to work and thrive under pressure and maintain accuracy whilst meeting tight and relevant deadlines.
· Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
· Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft suite to include Excel skills.
Desirable
· Excellent communication skills to inspire supporters to bring the charitable cause to life.
· Ability to successfully adapt to changing demands and conditions within an environment of change and growth.
· Experience of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while still providing the highest level of customer care to all supporters.
This role profile is not exhaustive and may be subject to change to meet the operational needs of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Conservation Collective (CC) funds solutions to protect the environment, restore nature, and safeguard against climate change. The CC UK charity incubates, launches, and supports locally focused foundations, which open new funding channels to support the most impactful environmental grassroots projects. Our network comprises 20 members based all over the world and is growing.
We manage and monitor our donor relations, grant giving governance, contacts, and event activities, via a bespoke and customised salesforce system. This was launched in early 2022 and has been developed and configured to meet our growing needs since then.
As the demand for our model increases around the world, we need a highly capable Salesforce Administrator to support us to ensure our system is well managed, users are trained, and we can create accurate reports for our donors and other audiences. We’re looking for someone who can not only ensure that the existing system works well, is well managed and who can help us generate high-quality reports from the system to help us to raise more funding to support grassroots conservation work.
The role will report to the Finance Director and will work closely with the rest of the team in the UK and around the world, it is a critical role that is central to the success of our global network, and there is lots of scope for an ambitious candidate to grow in responsibility with it.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee Salesforce System: maintenance, administration, prioritisation and training
Maintenance, user management, support and development
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Administer and maintain the Salesforce platform, managing user access, profiles, roles, and security settings.
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Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve any operational or functional problem.
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Maintain reliable records in all objects on Salesforce by eliminating duplicates monthly, processing user deletion requests and updating records for lists with up-to-date information on key stakeholders (e.g. trustees, contractors etc).
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Ensure automatic back-ups are working and up to date and an understanding of how to restore back-ups if needed, protecting our organisational data.
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Maintain comprehensive documentation of Salesforce configurations and process.
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Managing Data Import Templates to upload ad-hoc batch data into Opportunities, using Data Loader or any other data import and data quality tools.
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Oversee data governance log: maintaining log of changes to review with the team, discussing effect on budget and system usage to feed into prioritisation of new features and functionality, support the communication of any platform changes to end users
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Manage onboarding and offboarding users both with Salesforce and Microsoft platforms.
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Oversee smooth onboarding and training process for new members and refresher training where appropriate to ensure effective adoption and system use.
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Respond to individual questions from users via tickets, on Slack and share tips and tricks regularly via Slack Channel updates to review any Salesforce learnings, any features from latest Salesforce release, any security updates, any best practices.
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Work with our external Salesforce consultants on any requests of flow maintenance or improvements and monitoring effective use of credits and budgets.
Form Assembly Management
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Manage the integration of Form Assembly with Salesforce ensuring all connectors work well and troubleshoot and update connections where needed.
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Support users with the building/maintenance of individual Grant Application forms, updating when needed (ad hoc) and embedding them in their websites.
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Future scope any gaps in the Grant Application process, improve data management using validation, document and improve on existing processes.
Dashboard and Reporting Management
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Support us to produce effective and easy to understand reports from the system:
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Opportunities - pipeline and income reports
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Grants - tracker and applications analysis,
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Impact – dashboards and project reports
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Best Practice Metrics – support and create best practice reports
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Provide quarterly analysis of user activity in the system, identifying and addressing trends or issues that arise from this
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Support the senior management team to prepare quarterly data and reports for trustee meeting and annual reports.
Overseeing our IT systems with the support of outsourced consultants
As well as the Salesforce administration, the candidate we’re looking for will also be able to:
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Be a key point of contact with our outsourced IT company, overseeing the creation of new users and managing the leavers’ processes on the MS 365 environment
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Support CC team to maintain and ensure Sharepoint intranet is working smoothly and is up to date, user management of licenses and active users, their security settings, distribution lists.
Support the Data Protection Officer in data protection matters.
The successful candidate for this role will need to demonstrate:
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Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator, who holds Salesforce Administrator certification.
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Proficiency in Salesforce Lightning Experience.
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Solid understanding of Salesforce security models, including roles, profiles, and permission sets.
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Clear communication skills, both verbal and written. This is vital in supporting colleagues with less technical experience.
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Understanding of a Microsoft 365 environment
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Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve system issues
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Self-motivation, detail-orientation and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and escalate where needed.
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Ability to work independently/remotely.
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Experience in not-for-profit sector
Ideally, they’ll also be:
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Passionate about nature and the environment.
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Comfortable with using Slack and Canva environments.
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Being able to speak other languages, Spanish, Greek or Italian would be a bonus!
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Hours: Full time (flexible hours negotiable).
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Start date: As soon as possible
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Location: Remote, will need to be able to travel to London for attend meetings (average 4 per year).
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Line manager: Finance Director
Working closely with: Executive Director, Network Director, Development Officer, Programme Manager, Development Officer, Network Coordinator
Benefits: being part of a dynamic, creative, and growing team working to amplify the impact of local grassroots environmental work, as well as:
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Flexible working as standard (hours and location)
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Unlimited holiday allowance
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Private medical insurance
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Salary sacrifice pension scheme
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CPD opportunities
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Possible travel in the UK and internationally
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Saving the world!
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To apply send your CV and a short cover letter by September 11th
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home.
Closing date: 21st September 2025
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Head of Data + Insight to drive our Data + Insight Strategy as we look to maximise the organisation’s recent investment in systems and tools and get the greatest possible value out the data held within them.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
You will lead the Data + Insight function which incorporates data engineering, service design and data analysis as well as project management. You will work with the IT team to develop our data and information architecture to build the foundations that will allow useful insights to be generated.
As an excellent communicator, you will be able to make the complex simple and accessible, someone who can bring data, insights, and design to life for people across the organisation. You will have the ability to develop data as a product and as a service, and to lead the development of sound insights from available data and help others to do the same as you interact with colleagues at all levels across the organisation in support of our business plans. Experience in human-centred design would be beneficial.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
MDXSU is a powerful student-led charity committed to ensuring that Middlesex University students have the best possible university experience. We are proud of our history as the home of the modern students' union, with our roots tracing back to the students of Hornsey College of Art who pioneered the students’ union as we know it today. Over the past two years, we've shaken off the effects of lockdown to put the heart and art back into who we are, rediscovering our fun, creative, and dynamic spirit. We've revolutionised our ways of working and put students at the heart of everything we do. This dedication to excellence led to our nomination for Students' Union of the Year in the 2025 WhatUni Student Choice Awards.
We're now entering a new phase, collaborating with Middlesex University and sister unions to champion a new era of modern students’ unionism and strengthen the broader student movement. We are seeking a new CEO to lead this charge, advocating for student leadership, innovating our practices, supporting our staff, and continuing our strong partnership with the university.
About the Role
As the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic leadership and ensure effective governance for MDXSU. You will empower and support our elected student officers and build strong relationships across the Middlesex community and beyond. You will also be responsible for the union's financial performance, legal compliance, and reputation.
This is a unique opportunity to join a union with the foundations in place to go from good to great. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding and belief in student leadership and social justice, along with a proven track record of developing and delivering high-quality organisational strategies.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have significant management experience at a senior level within a students' union or similar organisation, with a strong track record of developing and delivering organisational strategies. You should also be committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment by actively breaking down barriers to engagement for different communities.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Significant senior-level management experience with strategic responsibility across multiple functions
- Demonstrable experience embedding student or member voice throughout an organisation's strategic planning and operations
- Experience in sound operational management, including effective financial control and oversight of HR
- A deep understanding and commitment to student leadership and social justice
- Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams to achieve high performance
- Strong political acumen with an understanding of key issues affecting students and Students' Unions
An award winning employee experience
- At least 39 days' annual leave each year, including MDX-wide seasonal closure
- Exceptional development opportunities, including access to accredited University qualifications following successful probation, with paid study leave
- Enhanced parental leave
- Paid volunteer days and wellbeing days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to a range of competitive discounts - on and off campus
- Max Flex working – a fully flexible working culture with core hours to be worked across 8-8, Mon-Sun as works for you and MDXSU, with significant flexibility of where and when you work during University vacation weeks
- Discounted access to MDX Gym and swimming facilities in the local area
We are committed to equity, diversity, and liberation. If you believe in the transformative power of comprehensive higher education and are ready to lead with collaboration and empowerment, we encourage you to apply.
How to apply
Apply with your CV and a personal statement of no more than 2 pages that demonstrates how you meet the requirements set out in the About You section of the recruitment pack through our recruitment portal, by 10am on Tuesday 16 September 2025.
Dates for your diary
First round interviews (online): Wednesday 24 September 2025
Final interviews (in person): Monday 6 October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Principal Data Engineer to help us transform our data management processes, integration processes and support with data architecture.
The Role:
• Lead the data transformation initiative within a complex environment.
• Design and implement a data model in relation to our conservation efforts and organisational goals.
• Lead the design of integration patterns to ensure data flows between solutions can be maintained and supported.
• Develop key relationships with business units and technology departments to ensure a smooth operation.
• Establish and facilitate a robust data governance framework to ensure data accuracy, privacy, compliance and optimal usage.
• Oversee a smooth operation of legacy systems whilst transitioning to new data management technologies.
• Establish and lead an observability strategy for data and integration platform.
• Support the comprehensive data strategy that addresses data maturity journey, data quality, governance and capability.
• Establish a foundation for data analytics and AI, positioning the organisation to leverage data-driven insights for conservation efforts.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
• Experience leading a data transformation initiative within complex environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise data architecture and data modelling.
• Experience leading a projects and the design of enterprise integration patterns for joining internal and external solutions.
• Strong communication skills to build and maintain key stakeholder, business units and technology department relationships.
• Experience managing a transition from legacy systems to modern data platforms.
• Strong skills using Azure data technologies with the knowledge of the practical application.
• Experience designing, building and maintaining integrations using Azure Integration Services.
• Knowledge of DevOps for data and integrations.
• Experience developing and implementing data strategies that enhance data quality, governance and management practices.
• Experience in the environmental, charity, or fundraising sectors is desirable.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.